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Saban not pleased about Tuberville's departure

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:01:00 CST

University of Alabama coach Nick Saban appeared to be unhappy and disappointed, perhaps even borderline angry, about Tommy Tuberville no longer being the head football coach at Auburn.

Four Tide players named AFCA All-Americans

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:08:00 CST

The first All-American team of the 2008 season was announced Thursday morning, with the University of Alabama having four players honored by the American Football Coaches Association.
The offensive line featured both Andre Smith and Antoine Caldwell, Terrence Cody was named on the defensive line, and Rashad Johnson in the secondary.

Gators' Tebow almost wore crimson

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:07:00 CST

Because he has become Florida football in so many ways, it's hard to even imagine him being anywhere else now, wearing another team's colors and playing against the Gators.

Bama's Wilson a blue-collar worker

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:39:00 CST

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TUSCALOOSA | Even though he's thrown for more than 7,000 yards and broken virtually every season and career passing record at the University of Alabama, senior quarterback John Parker Wilson still doesn't get the kind of attention you might expect.

Auburn's Tuberville steps down

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:53:00 CST

AUBURN | Tommy Tuberville stepped down Wednesday after 10 years as Auburn's coach, a reign that included a perfect season and a string of overachieving teams but ended with the worst record of his tenure.

Tide wins despite poor shooting

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:14:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | Wendell Hudson didn't make a lot of adjustments when his Alabama women's basketball team shot only 23.5 percent in the first half Wednesday night.
"I just told them to keep shooting," Hudson said. "When you start second-guessing yourself on your shot, you might as well shut it down."

Kizzire opens PGA qualifying tourney with a 68

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:58:00 CST

LA QUINTA, Calif. | Patton Kizzire's first round in the PGA Tour final qualifying tournament was a success, just as he hoped it would be.

McClain says Florida is focus, not awards

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:01:00 CST

It's been an interesting month for University of Alabama sophomore linebacker Rolando McClain.

Tuberville out at Auburn

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:18:00 CST

Tommy Tuberville will not return to Auburn next year as the Tigers' head coach, ESPN's Mark Schlabach is reporting.

Gator backs have mountain to climb

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:06:00 CST

Alabama's man in the middle is a big, big guy. A mountain.

Bama holds off Bulldogs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:09:00 CST

The Titanic missed the iceberg on Tuesday night - by about six inches, after passing close enough for everyone on board to scrape off a snow cone.

Wake of destruction

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:43:00 CST

One by one, the University of Alabama football team knocked them down.

Fast starts key for both Gators and Tide

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:53:00 CST

Here's some advice for fans going to the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta on Saturday: be in your seat and focused before kickoff.

ALABAMA NOTEBOOK: Tide, Gators capitalize on other teams' mistakes

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:10:00 CST

While the University of Alabama football team may vary greatly from Saturday's opponent in the SEC Championship Game, Florida, in terms of style, the two are very similar in one key way, turnovers.

Gottfried unveils new rotation tonight

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:54:00 CST

University of Alabama basketball coach Mark Gottfried is back from Maui, sporting a tropical tan - and a new playing rotation for his team.

Swinney promoted to Clemson head coach

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:55:00 CST

Never bet against Dabo.

Rolando McClain finalist for Butkus Award

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:33:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama sophomore linebacker Rolando McClain has been selected as one of 12 finalists for the 2008 Butkus Award, honoring
the nation's top collegiate linebacker.
The winner will be announced the week of Dec. 8.

Antoine Caldwell named SEC Lineman of the Week

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:20:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama senior center Antoine Caldwell was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league office announced today.

SEC issues counterfeit ticket alert

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:17:00 CST

BIRMINGHAM | The Southeastern Conference sent out an alert Monday reminding fans to be cautious when purchasing SEC Football Championship Game tickets on the secondary market.

One more step

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:24:00 CST

No. 1 vs. No. 2. At stake, the Southeastern Conference championship and a likely berth in the national title game.

Crimson Tide first and 10

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:30:00 CST

It had been 2,569 days since the University of Alabama last enjoyed a victory against rival Auburn, but Tuscaloosa made up for lost time with a celebration that began at Bryant-Denny Stadium and lasted well into the night.

Tide lands 18th verbal commitment

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:29:00 CST

James Carpenter, Scout.com four-star junior college offensive tackle from Coffeyville, Kan., made a commitment Saturday night to the University of Alabama. Carpenter becomes the 18th commitment for the Tide and the first from the junior college ranks.

Sick feeling for Tigers after loss

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:29:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | When Bryant-Denny Stadium erupted on Saturday afternoon with a 'Rammer Jammer' cheer six years in the waiting, Auburn cornerback Jerraud Powers lowered his head in dismay.

Tide women down Northern Iowa, 76-56

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:44:00 CST

RENO, Nev. | Sophomore Alyson Butler drained five three-pointers to lead the University of Alabama women's basketball team past Northern Iowa, 76-56, in the consolation game at the Nugget Classic held at the Lawlor Events Center.
With the win, the Crimson Tide moves to 4-2 on the season, while the Panthers drop to 2-3 overall.

Tide ends losing streak against Auburn with rout

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:56:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | Like his famous father before him, Leigh Tiffin has now kicked a field goal as the clock ticked down to 0:00, one that gave the University of Alabama football team all the points it needed to beat the Auburn Tigers.

Percy Harvin still questionable for SEC Championship Game

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:00 CST

University of Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin, a big-play threat as both a receiver and a runner and one of the the top offensive players in the Southeastern Conference, is doubtful for Saturday's SEC Championship Game against Alabama.

Defense dominates to get rare shutout

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:09:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama senior safety Rashad Johnson had already been pulled Saturday night against Auburn, but coaches decided to reinsert him for one final snap in order to get a special ovation from the sellout crowd during his final game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Strong Coffee too much for Tigers

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:14:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | When University of Alabama junior running back Glen Coffee got to the corner, there was no one; No defender in his way, no one in position to try and chase him down.

The streak finally ends

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:18:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | It was over long before it was over.

SEC title game and Florida up next

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:15:00 CST

TUSCALOOSA | It's a team that is loaded with speed, dominating football players and is generally considered by national pundits as the best team in the Southeastern Conference, if not the country.